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− | This is one of the [[:Category:Main Categories|main categories]] on the wiki, which lists all gameplay design patterns. If the collection doesn't seem to be | + | This is one of the [[:Category:Main Categories|main categories]] on the wiki, which lists all gameplay design patterns. If the collection doesn't seem to be exhaustive, it's because not all patterns from the initial collection have yet been put on the wiki. In addition, some previous existing patterns may have had their names changed, see [[Renamed Patterns]]. Since the collection is being incrementally updated and expanded, at any point many of the patterns are likely to be [[:Category:Stub|stubs]]. |
+ | See the [[Pattern Suggestion List]] for all the old patterns and suggestions for ones that should be created. (For those wondering: the order patterns are updated/written depend mostly on personal interests and outside input - so it is very possible to influence which patterns are updated next). | ||
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For links to how to work with developing the wiki, see the [[Main_Page|main page]]. | For links to how to work with developing the wiki, see the [[Main_Page|main page]]. | ||
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+ | The original pattern collection from ''Patterns in Game Design'' is available for [[:File:Collection.zip|download]]. | ||
== Sub-categories of Patterns == | == Sub-categories of Patterns == | ||
− | Several different types of pattern categories have been identified. | + | Several different types of pattern categories have been identified. The original pattern collection book<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004"/> grouped patterns in chapters based on similarities of topic, e.g., [[:Category:Rule Patterns|Rule Patterns]], [[:Category:Action Patterns|Action Patterns]], [[:Category:Event Patterns|Event Patterns]], [[:Category:Resource Patterns|Resource Patterns]], [[:Category:Information Patterns|Information Patterns]], [[:Category:Goal Patterns|Goal Patterns]], [[:Category:Difficulty-Related Patterns|Difficulty-Related Patterns]], and [[:Category:Player Patterns|Player Patterns]]. [[:Category:Winning Patterns|Winning Patterns]] are related to [[:Category:Goal Patterns|Goal Patterns]] but focus on the combinations of how games can be won and ended. Other examples of categories include [[:Category:Meta Patterns|Meta Patterns]] which describe how gameplay can be created on top of games, and patterns related to [[:Category:Randomness Patterns|Randomness]]. |
− | + | Several additional categories has been identified after the publication of the original pattern collection and being completely located in a wiki allows individual patterns to belong to several categories, i.e. the categories can be overlapping and category membership of patterns are a form of tagging. New categories include [[:Category:Speculative Patterns|Speculative Patterns]] which have been identified through triangulation or inversion rather than from specific game examples and [[:Category:Symmetry Patterns|Symmetry Patterns]] which contain patterns relating to particular forms of symmetry (or lack thereof) with [[Symmetry]] and [[Asymmetric Gameplay]] as prime examples. Further, [[:Category:Subjective Patterns|Subjective Patterns]] are those that rely heavily on players' subjective impressions, and [[:Category:Negative Patterns|Negative Patterns]] - which typically are seen as unwanted in games - are a subcategory of these. [[:Category:Atomic Patterns|Atomic Patterns]] are those that have no other patterns which can instantiate them. [[:Category:Potential Top Patterns|Potential Top Patterns]] are those that so far have not been identified as instantiating other patterns (but this category is currently empty!). | |
− | Patterns can be mapped onto the [[MDA Framework]], meaning that a pattern can either be [[:Category:Mechanical Patterns|Mechanic]], [[:Category:Dynamic Patterns|Dynamic]], or [[:Category:Aesthetic Patterns|Aesthetic]]. [[Game Element Patterns]] can be considered a subcategory of [[:Category:Mechanical Patterns|Mechanic Patterns]], as can [[:Category:Level Design Patterns|Level Design Patterns]]. | + | Patterns can also be mapped onto the [[MDA Framework]], meaning that a pattern can either be [[:Category:Mechanical Patterns|Mechanic]], [[:Category:Dynamic Patterns|Dynamic]], or [[:Category:Aesthetic Patterns|Aesthetic]]. [[:Category:Game Element Patterns|Game Element Patterns]] can be considered a subcategory of [[:Category:Mechanical Patterns|Mechanic Patterns]], as can [[:Category:Level Design Patterns|Level Design Patterns]] and [[:Category:Achievement Patterns|Achievement Patterns]] (the former could also be labeled Game World Patterns). Even more specific, [[:Category:Card Patterns|Card Patterns]] and [[:Category:Dice Patterns|Dice Patterns]] look at patterns related specifically to the game elements [[Cards]] and [[Dice]] respectively. |
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+ | While focused upon how player perceive the gameplay, [[:Category:Aesthetic Patterns|Aesthetic Patterns]] often can indicate overarching design goals of a game. Similarly, [[:Category:Consistency Patterns|Consistency Patterns]] often express design intent in that providing a certain type of consistency is a subjective choice made by designers (or is given to them as a requirement). | ||
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+ | Similar claims can be made regarding [[:Category:Gameplay Arc Patterns|Gameplay Arc Patterns]] and [[:Category:Balancing Patterns|Balancing Patterns]]. [[:Category:Gameplay Arc Patterns|Gameplay Arc Patterns]] are those that deal with the overall structure of gameplay during a game instance and in this sense has connections to [[:Category:Aesthetic Patterns|Aesthetic]] patterns. [[:Category:Balancing Patterns|Balancing Patterns]] can also be seen as connected to [[:Category:Aesthetic Patterns|Aesthetic]] patterns in that they relate to the aesthetic that games should be balanced. [[:Category:Set-up Patterns|Set-up]] and [[:Category:Set-down Patterns|Set-down Patterns]] looks at designed activities which can be interpreted as taking place before or after they actual game state changes occur (which may not completely concide with when gameplay occurs). [[:Category:Gameplay Adaptability Patterns|Gameplay Adaptability Patterns]] focus on how games can be designed to easier fit players, either inherently or through players being able to modify them. | ||
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+ | While [[Engrossment]] is a (planned) pattern in its own right, there are several more specific engrossment patterns so one can consider [[:Category:Engrossment Patterns|Engrossment Patterns]] to be a category as well. | ||
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+ | Some patterns are closely related to other design disciplines, including [[:Category:Diegetic Patterns|Diegetic Patterns]], [[:Category:Interface Patterns|Interface Patterns]], and [[:Category:Narration Patterns|Narration Patterns]]. Others are closely related to technologies, e.g., [[:Category:Agent Patterns|Agent Patterns]] and [[:Category:Dialogue Patterns|Dialogue Patterns]], and all those that need specific media or platforms are [[:Category:Platform Patterns|Platform Patterns]]. [[:Category:Pervasive Patterns|Pervasive Patterns]] are a sub category of [[:Category:Interface Patterns|Interface Patterns]] but include patterns that often make use of technologies. | ||
See [[:Category:Patterns created on the Wiki|Patterns created on the Wiki]] for the new patterns. | See [[:Category:Patterns created on the Wiki|Patterns created on the Wiki]] for the new patterns. | ||
− | See [[:Category:Marked for possible deletion|Marked for possible deletion]] for those patterns that have been identified as problematic. | + | As any work in progress, the status of patterns can suitable patterns may not be completely determined. See [[:Category:Marked for possible deletion|Marked for possible deletion]] for those patterns that have been identified as problematic for some reason, and [[:Category:Deleted Patterns|Deleted Patterns]] are those removed. |
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+ | Some game research areas have been explored through patterns and the patterns identified there can be seen as yet other categories of patterns. Specifically, research has been done on [[:Category:Character Patterns|Characters]] and [[:Category:Dialogue Patterns|Dialogues]]. | ||
− | + | <references> | |
+ | <ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) ''Patterns in Game Design''. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref> | ||
+ | </references> |
Latest revision as of 06:47, 3 August 2022
This is one of the main categories on the wiki, which lists all gameplay design patterns. If the collection doesn't seem to be exhaustive, it's because not all patterns from the initial collection have yet been put on the wiki. In addition, some previous existing patterns may have had their names changed, see Renamed Patterns. Since the collection is being incrementally updated and expanded, at any point many of the patterns are likely to be stubs. See the Pattern Suggestion List for all the old patterns and suggestions for ones that should be created. (For those wondering: the order patterns are updated/written depend mostly on personal interests and outside input - so it is very possible to influence which patterns are updated next).
For links to how to work with developing the wiki, see the main page.
The original pattern collection from Patterns in Game Design is available for download.
Sub-categories of Patterns
Several different types of pattern categories have been identified. The original pattern collection book[1] grouped patterns in chapters based on similarities of topic, e.g., Rule Patterns, Action Patterns, Event Patterns, Resource Patterns, Information Patterns, Goal Patterns, Difficulty-Related Patterns, and Player Patterns. Winning Patterns are related to Goal Patterns but focus on the combinations of how games can be won and ended. Other examples of categories include Meta Patterns which describe how gameplay can be created on top of games, and patterns related to Randomness.
Several additional categories has been identified after the publication of the original pattern collection and being completely located in a wiki allows individual patterns to belong to several categories, i.e. the categories can be overlapping and category membership of patterns are a form of tagging. New categories include Speculative Patterns which have been identified through triangulation or inversion rather than from specific game examples and Symmetry Patterns which contain patterns relating to particular forms of symmetry (or lack thereof) with Symmetry and Asymmetric Gameplay as prime examples. Further, Subjective Patterns are those that rely heavily on players' subjective impressions, and Negative Patterns - which typically are seen as unwanted in games - are a subcategory of these. Atomic Patterns are those that have no other patterns which can instantiate them. Potential Top Patterns are those that so far have not been identified as instantiating other patterns (but this category is currently empty!).
Patterns can also be mapped onto the MDA Framework, meaning that a pattern can either be Mechanic, Dynamic, or Aesthetic. Game Element Patterns can be considered a subcategory of Mechanic Patterns, as can Level Design Patterns and Achievement Patterns (the former could also be labeled Game World Patterns). Even more specific, Card Patterns and Dice Patterns look at patterns related specifically to the game elements Cards and Dice respectively.
While focused upon how player perceive the gameplay, Aesthetic Patterns often can indicate overarching design goals of a game. Similarly, Consistency Patterns often express design intent in that providing a certain type of consistency is a subjective choice made by designers (or is given to them as a requirement).
Similar claims can be made regarding Gameplay Arc Patterns and Balancing Patterns. Gameplay Arc Patterns are those that deal with the overall structure of gameplay during a game instance and in this sense has connections to Aesthetic patterns. Balancing Patterns can also be seen as connected to Aesthetic patterns in that they relate to the aesthetic that games should be balanced. Set-up and Set-down Patterns looks at designed activities which can be interpreted as taking place before or after they actual game state changes occur (which may not completely concide with when gameplay occurs). Gameplay Adaptability Patterns focus on how games can be designed to easier fit players, either inherently or through players being able to modify them.
While Engrossment is a (planned) pattern in its own right, there are several more specific engrossment patterns so one can consider Engrossment Patterns to be a category as well.
Some patterns are closely related to other design disciplines, including Diegetic Patterns, Interface Patterns, and Narration Patterns. Others are closely related to technologies, e.g., Agent Patterns and Dialogue Patterns, and all those that need specific media or platforms are Platform Patterns. Pervasive Patterns are a sub category of Interface Patterns but include patterns that often make use of technologies.
See Patterns created on the Wiki for the new patterns.
As any work in progress, the status of patterns can suitable patterns may not be completely determined. See Marked for possible deletion for those patterns that have been identified as problematic for some reason, and Deleted Patterns are those removed.
Some game research areas have been explored through patterns and the patterns identified there can be seen as yet other categories of patterns. Specifically, research has been done on Characters and Dialogues.
- ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.
Pages in category "Patterns"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 623 total.
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- Fake Game Cancellations
- Fake Game Overs
- Feelies
- Feigned Die Rolls
- Finale Levels
- First Player Advantages
- First Player Tokens
- First-Person Views
- Fixed Distributions
- Flanking Routes
- Flip-Flop Events
- Focus Loci
- Fog of War
- Framed Freedom
- Free Game Element Manipulation
- Free Gift Inventories
- Freedom of Choice
- Friend Lists
- Friendly Fire
- FUBAR Enjoyment
- Fudged Results
- Functional Roles
- Further Player Improvement Potential
G
- Gain Competence
- Gain Information
- Gain Ownership
- Galleries
- Game Boards
- Game Element Insertion
- Game Element Trading
- Game Instance Stories
- Game Items
- Game Lobbies
- Game Masters
- Game Over
- Game Pauses
- Game Servers
- Game State Indicators
- Game State Overviews
- Game System Player
- Game Termination Penalties
- Game Time Manipulation
- Game World Exploration
- Game World Navigation
- Game Worlds
- Gameplay Engines
- Gameplay Mastery
- Gameplay Statistics
- Gamer Mode
- Generic Adversaries
- Geometric Progression
- Geospatial Game Widgets
- Ghosts
- Goal Achievements
- Goal Hierarchies
- Goal Indicators
- Goal-Driven Personal Development
- God Fingers
- God Views
- Gossip
- Grind Achievements
- Grinding
- Guard
- Guilting
H
I
- Illusion of Open Space
- Illusionary Rewards
- Improved Abilities
- Inaccessible Areas
- Incompatible Goals
- Increasing Rewards
- Individual Penalties
- Individual Rewards
- Information Passing
- Initiative
- Installations
- Instances
- Interferable Goals
- Internal Conflicts
- Internal Rivalry
- Interruptibility
- Interruptible Actions
- Inventories
- Investments
- Invisible Walls
- Invites
- Invulnerabilities
- Irreversible Events
L
M
- MacGuffins
- Main Goals
- Main Quests
- Mandatory Goals
- Maneuvering
- Massively Multiplayer Online Games
- Massively Single-Player Online Games
- Mediated Gameplay
- Melodramatic Structures
- Memorabilia
- Memorizing
- Memory of Important Events
- Meta Games
- Meta Servers
- Meta-Postures
- Meta-Techniques
- Middlegame
- Mimetic Interfaces
- Mini-maps
- Minigames
- Minimalized Social Weight
- Misfortune Mitigation
- Moveable Tiles
- Movement
- Movement Limitations
- Mules
- Multiplayer Games
- Mutual FUBAR Enjoyment
- Mutual Goals
N
- Narration Structures
- Near Miss Indicators
- Negative Feedback Loops
- Negotiable Game Instance Duration
- Negotiable Game Sessions
- Negotiable Play Sessions
- New Abilities
- Ninja Looting
- No Direct Player Influence
- No-Ops
- No-Use Bonus
- Non-Consistent Narration
- Non-Diegetic Communication
- Non-Diegetic Features
- Non-Localized Resources
- Non-Player Characters
- Non-Player Help
- Non-Renewable Resources
O
P
- Parallel Lives
- Parties
- Password Save Files
- Pay to Play
- Penalties
- Performance Uncertainty
- Permadeath
- Persistent Game World Changes
- Persistent Game Worlds
- Perspective Taking
- Pervasive Gameplay
- Phasing
- Physical Enactment
- Physical Navigation
- Pick-Ups
- Picture-in-Picture Views
- Player Agency
- Player Aids
- Player Anonymity
- Player Augmentations
- Player Balance